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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
10
An enterprising jitney owner reportedly runs a “free service” car to skirt a new ordinance, collecting contributions from riders as a substitute for payments. O. P. McGinnis notes 67 jitneys operate legally in San Antonio, with 40 more under license application and bond.
Commissioner Lambert plans a municipal zoo at the old Brackenridge quarry site, to house buffalo, elk, deer, fox, eagle and peafowl with potential additions such as bears and camels. He aims to secure donations, negotiate animal prices, and build a cave for bears if obtainable, while some species may be wintering elsewhere.
Smith Witherrestiny elected to the position of Wayal work secretary at a theater committee meeting covering April 1 to September 1, 191K. He will succeed TR. M. Jinge who balanced expenses and supervised scores, per Dr. Bille.
Reading of new police attire shows Chief Frid Lantgaster and officers receiving distinctive uniforms from J. W. Donne Clothing. Uniforms feature gold braiding, three gold bars, and military collars. Officers tried on the coats in Houston with shipments reported from Philadelphia and remarks noted by Commissioner Steves.
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